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"I WAS A SLAVE" Featuring Donna Howell
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Portland State University, Multicultural Center
Smith Memorial Student Union - Second Floor (SW Broadway & Montgomery)
Dinner Provided

"WOMEN IN SLAVERY" Featuring Donna Howell
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2004
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Portland State University, Multicultural Center
Smith Memorial Student Union - Second Floor (SW Broadway & Montgomery)
Lunch Provided

The Director of the National American Slaves Foundation, Donna Wyant Howell, will speak on slavery at Portland State University on February 27 and 28. Come and hear what American history books never taught us about the history of slavery.

Donna Wyant Howell is a researcher who specializes exclusively in slave narratives on a full-time basis. She is the compiler of numerous best-sellers in the book series, "I Was A Slave." These books are written entirely in former slaves' own words, and contain a dialect glossary, a terminology section, and photos of former and working slaves. Her "In the Words of America's Noble Ancestors" column uses actual verbal language from former slaves to explain events that are currently affecting the United States and is published in over 200 newspapers biweekly. Saturday's topic will be "Women in Slavery."

Don't miss this eye-opening event honoring Black History Month!

Free and Open to the Public

Sponsored by:
Association of African Students
Black Cultural Affairs Board